Roman Gold Chain Necklace with Green Glass Beads
2nd century AD. A restrung necklace of green glass fusiform beads on gold wire links, the centrepiece a facetted amethyst dangle. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 99, for type.9.8 grams, 40cm (15 3/4"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery in the early 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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2nd century AD. A restrung necklace of green glass fusiform beads on gold wire links, the centrepiece a facetted amethyst dangle. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 99, for type.9.8 grams, 40cm (15 3/4"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery in the early 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.